The Trichloroacetic acid, also known as trichloroethanoic acid, is an organic compound with the formula C₂HCl₃O₂. It belongs to the product categories of Biotech Solvents; Solvents. Its EINECS registry number is 200-927-2. With the CAS registry number 76-03-9, its IUPAC name is 2,2,2-trichloroacetic acid. What's more, this chemical is a white solid.

Physical properties of Trichloroacetic acid: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.73; (2)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (3)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (4)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1; (5)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1; (6)#H bond acceptors: 2; (7)#H bond donors: 1; (8)Index of Refraction: 1.518; (9)Molar Refractivity: 27.392 cm³; (10)Molar Volume: 90.377 cm³; (11)Surface Tension: 53.074 dyne/cm; (12)Density: 1.808 g/cm³; (13)Flash Point: 66.344 °C; (14)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 47.694 kJ/mol; (15)Boiling Point: 196.499 °C at 760 mmHg; (16)Vapour Pressure: 0.17 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: It is prepared by the reaction of chlorine with acetic acid in the presence of a suitable catalyst.

CH₃COOH + 3Cl₂ → CCl₃COOH + 3HCl

Uses of Trichloroacetic acid: It is widely used in biochemistry for the precipitation of macromolecules such as proteins, DNA and RNA. Its sodium salt is used as a weedkiller. Solutions containing trichloroacetic acid as an ingredient are used for cosmetic treatments such as chemical peels and tattoo removal and the treatment of warts, including genital warts. It can kill normal cells as well. It is considered safe for use for this purpose during pregnancy.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical may destroy living tissue on contact and may cause burns. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: C(=O)(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)O
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C2HCl3O2/c3-2(4,5)1(6)7/h(H,6,7)
(3)InChIKey: YNJBWRMUSHSURL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: